🔬 Science · The Human Body
The Immune System
Know that the body has an immune system that protects against illness: the skin acts as a barrier, white blood cells identify and destroy germs (bacteria and viruses), and vaccines train the immune system to recognise specific diseases before they cause illness
Typical age: 9–11 years
“Can your child explain how their body fights off germs — and why getting a vaccine helps protect them from getting sick?”
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